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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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